As a retired career Army officer, it was somewhat disheartening to read that a presumably fellow retired officer could have spent 38 years of his life sworn by oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and yet have not a clue that the actions of citizens, media, judges and our elected officials of whom he condemns so vehemently are all protected rights and procedures set forth in the Constitution.

Mr. Valdez has the right to his opinions on anything, and I do not dismiss outright some of his concerns.

However, I strongly object to his cloaking himself in military service to exemplify his degree of patriotism. To me that demonstrates his total lack of understanding our Constitution.

Maybe even worse, he swore an oath to something he no longer believes. Some of us still live that oath and in my view are truer patriots.